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Music Composition Courses

Music composition courses can help you learn melody creation, harmony development, orchestration techniques, and the structure of various musical forms. You can build skills in arranging music for different ensembles, writing for specific instruments, and developing your unique voice as a composer. Many courses introduce software tools like Sibelius or Finale for notation, as well as digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro, that support producing and refining your compositions.


Popular Music Composition Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    Guitar Performance Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Coordination, Mental Concentration

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Typography, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Information Architecture, Application Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Seeing Through Photographs

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Culture, Art History, Media and Communications, Public History, Storytelling, Social Justice

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Needs Assessment, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Musical Composition

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Design, Art History, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, World History, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Manual Therapy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master After Effects: Analyze & Create Dynamic Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Storyboarding, Adobe Photoshop, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, 3D Assets, Timelines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music composition courses

  • Guitar Performance Techniques: Berklee
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
  • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Part 2: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
  • Master After Effects: Analyze & Create Dynamic Motion: EDUCBA

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